Coronavirus outbreak in China results in scrapping of Lunar New Year movie premieres

coronavirus has spre in China with hundreds of cases registered of virus. virus outbreak has resulted in postponing of about seven Chinese movies that were expected to premiere during Chinese Lunar New Year holiday. week-long holiday is usually best week of year to premiere movies in China. Chinese Box office might take a major hit because of setback.

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coronavirus has brought things on a standstill. According to reports, outbreak of virus started in Wuhan city, which is located in central part of China. As per reports, coronavirus has spre in neighbouring region of Huanggang as well. coronavirus has caused a lockdown in most parts of China.

government has reportedly asked public to avoid crowded places and warned public about fast spre of virus. It has been reported that coronavirus has killed more than 17 people and has infected more than a hundred people.

movies which were slated to release on Chinese Lunar New Year week were promoted extensively. As it is one of most profitable week for Chinese box office. People enjoy with ir families and have many leisure activities planned for week. Watching movies during week is being one of most well-kwn leisure activity.

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Amongst seven movies whose screening was postponed was Leap, a movie based on Chinese national female volleyball. Detective Chinatown 3 is third installation of popular comedy movie. first two parts of movies were well appreciated by Chinese audience. names of rest of moves include Lost in Russia, Boonie Bears: Wild Life, Vanguard, Rescue, and Legend of Deification.

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